Sip Of The Day: Orange Tango Smoothie From Downtown Natural Market

Between their super friendly service, their hard-to-find odds and ends for last minute meals, and their weekly discounts, Downtown Natural Market (1701 Church Avenue on the corner of E 17th Street) has been a personal longtime favorite. Since it’s likely many neighbors who haven’t before been near the store before are spending more time around Church due to subway construction, though–and since it’s too hot to consider most solid food recently–it seems worth a shout out now.

Their carrot apple juice comes in three size options, and is a refreshing coffee alternative to grab on your way to the train, or on your way to somewhere with thirsty horses. Today, though, I went for a smoothie–20 ounces of fresh mango, orange, banana, and dairy-free yogurt that actually goes a long way towards making you feel full at breakfast time.

The woman who helped me said their most popular smoothies are the Mango Coconut, Mango Papaya, and Strawberry Banana. The Chocolate Peanut Butter sounds amazing, too, but maybe for dessert sometime.

Smoothies start at $6.99, and you can add other fruits or veggies, protein, and more for $0.75-2 a pop. The market’s hours are 7:30am-9pm Monday-Friday, 8am-9pm on Saturdays, and 8am-8pm on Sundays. You can also call ahead at 718-282-0110.